APM Ch2 Quiz

The characteristics or distinguishing features of a system are its

Attributes

Systems accomplish objectives by converting inputs into outputs through a

Defined process

The smallest part of a system is an

Element

An open system is viewed as self-contained and independent of the environment.

False

Human organizations are best managed as if they were closed systems.

False

In "systems thinking," things are broken down into parts, and the parts are analyzed separately.

False

According to the Nicholas textbook, systems can be classified as

Open or Closed

Managing a system to achieve effective, coordinated functioning of its elements working toward system objectives is called

Systems integration

Human-made systems convert inputs into outputs using processes.

True

The environment of a system is something that influences the system but that the system designer cannot control.

True

The objectives of a human-made system can be broken down into requirements, which are the specific criteria to which the system must conform.

True

The systems approach says "Let's stand back and look at this situation from different angles."

True

Each functional requirement

all of the above

Some notable features of a system are that:

all of the above

Functional requirements

b and c only

In the systems approach, the problem solver keeps in mind:

b and c only

The function of project managers is to

both a and b

Preparation of prototypes and testing models is usually done during which stage of systems engineering:

design and development

A role of feedback is to:

signal the system that it is deviating from its objectives

The form of relationships or linkages among the elements of a system is referred to as:

structure